Castings,
Second Edition (Castings)by John Campbell
Book Description: This is the key publication for professionals and
students in the metallurgy and foundry field. Fully revised and expanded,
Castings Second Edition covers the latest developments in the understanding
of the role of the liquid metal in controlling the properties of cast materials,
and indeed, of all metallic materials that have started in the cast form.
Practising foundry engineers, designers, and students will find the revealing
insights into the behaviour of castings essential in developing their inderstanding
and practice.

John Campbell OBE is a leading international figure in the castings
industry, with over four decades of experience. He is the originator of
the Cosworth Casting Process, the pre-eminent production process for automobile
cylinder heads and blocks. He is also co-inventor of both the Baxi Casting
Process (now owned by Alcoa) developed in the UK, and the newly emerging
Alotech Casting Process in the USA. He is Professor of Casting Technology
at the University of Birmingham, UK.
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